FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Lower Hutt Small Business Loans
Lower Hutt unsecured loans provides amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
Apply to the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an answer within the same day and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an annual rate of interest as well as other fees and charges. The company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including the interest, fees and charges. This is then broken down into weekly or daily installment amount.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost every company purpose including cash flow management, business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal use.
About larger Lower Hutt Business Loans
What is the Larger Lower Hutt Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support business growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed up to 36 months. Repayments are scheduled weekly or fortnightly to work with you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the company needs to be in operation for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of at least $700K. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be used for?
A larger company loan is a great option for almost any business use, including business remodeling, buying new equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually by way of charge over assets, and could be registered in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the guarantee is personally liable if the company borrower is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR allows the priority of personal property granted in accordance with the date on which a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer an official notice of a claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking larger company loans that is greater than $250K we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. We could be able to get this done without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves the answer to a series of financial health checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of financing. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you may receive may be subject to different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You are eligible to apply for a business loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and simple. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced company credit specialist will contact you to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require ID details (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD and at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Information on the application including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, plus interim financials for the current financial year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often provide a response in one hour if you apply in quality company timings and let us utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide an answer within just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we could be likely to offer you with conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this could be shorter based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statement, it can take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application in normal business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in just an business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval form, it will take approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain agreements have been approved within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during standard business hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification link to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer the loan amount between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine the health for your company and the extent of the repayments your business can afford. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your company.
When you make an application for a set amount, we consider a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the business as well as the amount of payments your company can support. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for a business loan?
If you decide to apply for our company credit, we will assess the risk profile that you have for your company and provide you with a customised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan so you will know in advance the total amount payable including any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the basis for the rate I pay?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, the company assets the funds will be used for in addition to the industry that the business is in, how long the company has been operating and whether the business has enough cash flow to support the loan, and also the general health or creditworthiness of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden costs for our business loans. You’ll know precisely how much it is that you need to pay, and at what time, from the day you sign up. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as long as you make your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I repay the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of your advance loan at any time.
If you decide to do this please contact our helpful business lending professionals. The professionals will offer you with details for repayment as well as an early payout amount. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the date of early payout in addition to 1.5 percent of the principal remaining plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from your company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being clear about the ways we gather the information we collect, use, share and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial and other data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to provide rapid response.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where the business owner borrows from an asset they own to secure the loan. The asset may be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home or a business property like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The majority of lending institutions, even the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new financing by using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security for a business loan?
For loans up to $150K the requirement for asset security is not required prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. As long as you follow the loan terms (as stated in the loan contract), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K typically, you will need a personal ensure and security that is in the form an asset charge.